Overturn bid hinges on ground

Donald McCain is keeping an eye on the ground at Punchestown ahead of Overturn’s planned run at next week’s Festival meeting.

The eight-year-old is primed to tackle the Grade One Rabobank Champion Hurdle on Friday week after his excellent second in the Champion at Cheltenham.

Winner of the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle earlier in the season, Overturn needs ground on the quicker side so trainer Donald McCain is on weather-watch at present.